Certified Hydro Therapist – Physiotherapist (Hospital)
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- Below is a ready‑to‑useJob Description (JD)for aCertified Hydro Therapist – Physiotherapist (Hospital). You can plug this into your HRMS / ATS with minor edits to salary and grade as per your hospital policy.
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- Title:Certified Hydro Therapist – Physiotherapist (Hospital).
- Department: Physiotherapy / Rehabilitation / Physical Medicine.
- Reporting to: Head of Physiotherapy / Rehab Consultant / Medical Director.
- Work setting: Inpatient, outpatient and day‑care hydrotherapy services using hospital hydrotherapy / aquatic therapy pool.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients (musculoskeletal, neurological, post‑operative, chronic pain, arthritic and balance disorders) for suitability for hydrotherapy and document comprehensive assessments.
- Develop individualized hydrotherapy treatment plans with clear short‑ and long‑term functional goals, aligned with the overall physiotherapy/rehab plan.
- Deliver evidence‑based hydrotherapy sessions (aquatic exercises, gait training, strengthening, ROM, balance and coordination training) using the therapeutic properties of warm water, buoyancy and resistance.
- Monitor patients’ physiological responses in water (cardiovascular, respiratory, pain levels, fatigue, exertion) and modify treatment intensity and techniques safely.
- Assist patients safely in entering, moving within, and exiting the pool, including use of hoists, wheelchairs, ramps and other transfer aids as needed.
- Educate patients and families on hydrotherapy goals, home programs, precautions and continuation/transition to land‑based physiotherapy where indicated.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation: assessments, treatment notes, progress reports, outcome measures and discharge summaries.
- Ensure pool safety and infection‑control standards: pre‑session checks, water quality parameters, pool hygiene protocols, equipment cleaning and emergency‑response readiness.
- Act as a resource person for hydrotherapy within the hospital; provide training and guidance to junior physiotherapists, assistants and students.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences; contribute to treatment planning and early mobilization/rehab pathways.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) or equivalent from a recognized university; Master’s in Physiotherapy with specialization in musculoskeletal / neuro / sports / cardio‑pulmonary is preferred.
- Valid professional license/registration to practice physiotherapy in the relevant country/Emirate (e.g., MOH / DOH / DHA or equivalent).
- Formal certification or documented training inHydrotherapy / Aquatic Physiotherapyfrom a recognized body or institution.
- Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred due to water‑immersion risks.
- Skills, experience and competencies
- 2–3+ years clinical experience as a physiotherapist, with at least 1 year in hydrotherapy / aquatic physiotherapy in a hospital or rehabilitation setting (adjust as per band/seniority).
- Strong clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal, neurological and post‑surgical rehabilitation, with understanding of indications, contraindications and risks of hydrotherapy.
- Proficiency in designing and progressing aquatic exercise programs: strengthening, endurance, balance, gait, posture, pain relief and functional retraining.
- High level of vigilance and risk‑management in a wet environment, including emergency procedures, safe manual handling and evacuation/ rescue protocols.
- Excellent patient‑handling, communication and motivational skills, including ability to support anxious or water‑phobic patients and maintain professional empathy.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and to train or supervise assistants and students in aquatic settings.
- Physical, safety and behavioral requirements
- Ability to work for extended periods in a warm, humid pool environment and to perform physical tasks such as assisting transfers, guarding in deep and shallow water and demonstrating exercises.
- Strict adherence to hospital safety, infection‑control, documentation and confidentiality policies and to all pool‑specific SOPs and emergency codes.
- Commitment to continuous professional development in physiotherapy and aquatic therapy, participation in audits, quality‑improvement initiatives and outcome tracking.
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